Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC) has announced the finalists for the 4th annual Gateways Awards, honoring individuals and initiatives that contribute to economic vitality and community impact across Jefferson County. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 5, at the Social Capitol Event Venue in Arvada. Presented by JE Dunn Construction, the…more
Property that will house the coffee drive-thru goes on sale: $2.99M Dutch Bros is set to open a new coffee drive-thru location in Arvada, Colorado, with a grand opening scheduled for early November 2025. The property, located at 11100 W 64th Ave, is currently listed for sale at $2.99 million. Dutch Bros Inc. operates over…more
Colorado Christian University (CCU) has reached its highest enrollment in institutional history, reporting 17,415 students for fiscal year 2025. The figure marks a 106% increase over the past decade and the fifteenth consecutive year of growth for the university. The largest share of students — 8,681 — are enrolled through the College of Adult and…more
A 7,000 square foot plot of land in downtown Golden, Colorado, has been listed for sale at an asking price of $1,295,000. The property, located at 710 14th St, was officially listed on September 26, 2025. This site is situated adjacent to Washington Avenue, known as Golden’s “Main Street,” which features local boutiques, dining options,…more
Arthur Lakes Library at Colorado School of Mines has been designated the 2025 Federal Depository Library of the Year by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. The library was recognized for its significant efforts in enhancing public access to government information and preserving important publications, particularly those from the United States Geological Survey in digital formats.…more
Robert Johnston has been appointed as a senior research fellow at the Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines. He will focus on the intersection of energy, natural resources, geopolitics, policy and markets. Before joining the Payne Institute, Johnston served as the director of energy and natural resources at the University of…more
Red Rocks Community College has introduced a new Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program, welcoming its first cohort of 16 students this fall. This program prepares students for careers as Registered Nurses in various health care settings. Upon completing the program, graduates will be eligible to take the National Council of Licensure Examination for…more
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD) in Lakewood secured its reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which extends the college’s accredited status for another 10 years. This milestone follows a thorough evaluation of RMCAD’s operations and academic quality, culminating in an onsite visit in the spring of 2025. Accreditation by the HLC…more
Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines will contribute to a new $5 million research center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. The center aims to develop impact-resistant materials with unique properties. Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Extreme Structures & Materials (X-STRM) Laboratory, will…more
The Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are partnering to tackle essential geological and mineral resource issues that impact economic and national security. A new research facility set to open on the Mines campus in 2027 aims to strengthen this collaboration, focusing on critical minerals. Critical minerals are vital for various…more
The Quantum Commons, the first major building on Elevate Quantum’s new 70-acre campus in Arvada, officially opened Aug. 28, signaling a new chapter for Colorado’s expanding quantum industry. The facility is designed to centralize advanced quantum research, prototyping and collaboration — and is expected to generate thousands of good-paying jobs across the region. The event…more
Geoff Brennecka has been appointed as the new department head for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, effective July 1. Brennecka joined the faculty in 2014 and holds the George S. Ansell Chair of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. In his new role, Brennecka emphasizes the importance of collaboration and aims to expand…more